Hokianga Tourism Association

Hokianga Tourism Association Encouraging and supporting a vibrant and sustainable tourism industry within Hokianga. Hokianga Nui A Kupe

It is a beautiful place.

If you come by road from the south through Dargaville you travel through the ancient kauri forest of Waipoua, a stunning reminder of the depth and dignity of Northland’s native bush. Hokianga was named after the celebrated Polynesian navigator Kupe, the founding father of Maori lore and leaver of legends and landscapes bearing names. The harbour starts at Arai Te Uru, ancestral mother of eleven so

ns, each a valley leading to the tidal stream, a gathering of rivers merging as a sweep of currents and flows of colour and form. Over time, the Tangata Whenua, the ‘people of the land’, shaped the surrounding hills with pa sites and gardens creating a vast homeland reaching into the mountainous heart of Northland. It was a haven fiercely protected yet shared amongst generations of Maori for centuries until the first Europeans were welcomed for barter and trade in the early 1800’s. It is a long time since fleets of waka stirred the water; the sailing ships are well and truly gone; but the Hokianga ferry still makes her graceful way across the tides, showing off the handsome harbour for all to see. These days, along the waterfronts and hidden in the hills, small towns and communities offer the traveller insights into the quieter side of life. It is a glimpse of something precious; a living past, splendid in a wilderness of great beauty. Lindsay Charman - www.outlines.co.nz

12/05/2026

Images captured in the past for us in the future, visit Hokianga and experience it for yourself!

29/04/2026
14/04/2026

Quick snapshots of life in Hokianga gathered over this summer and autumn...such a special place! Keep your eyes out for a few more of these highlights!

Took a quick trip on the Ranui to Horeke and Mangungu to collect cyclists from the trail crossing to Kohukohu...Hokianga...
24/03/2026

Took a quick trip on the Ranui to Horeke and Mangungu to collect cyclists from the trail crossing to Kohukohu...Hokianga Harbour is a majestic place!

07/03/2026

When you are visiting Hokianga, this 30min bush walk to Waiteomarama Falls is well worth the trip. Near to both Opononi and Waimamaku, the falls are accessible from either end of the loop road. Check out hokianga.com for accommodation options.
As always, we endorse the Tiaki Promise and ask our visitors to respect our natural wonders.




📷photo credit Villamedia

Fantastic morning at Mangungu commemorating the largest signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi , arriving on the Ranui and to s...
12/02/2026

Fantastic morning at Mangungu commemorating the largest signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi , arriving on the Ranui and to see it getting more visitors and celebrants each year! Te Wai Koinga from TheSands Hotel was there as well dropping off kura students from further afield.

04/02/2026

Scenic sunrises and sunsets? Yeah...we have them!

02/02/2026

Need a break from the ordinary?

Escape to Hokianga and discover:
• Rich cultural experiences
• Breathtaking scenery
• Cycle trails for all levels
• Stunning beaches

What are you waiting for? Go now!

30/01/2026

Fantastic Blog Review of Wairere Boulders by our international visitors Glimpse of Freedom Tobi and Anna : "Would you like to discover deep, ancient vegetation on the North Island of New Zealand? Then you shouldn't miss a trip to the Wairere Boulders.
The Wairere Boulders are a fascinating natural phenomenon in New Zealand that you absolutely must experience. Imagine wandering through a landscape that looks like a giant played with gigantic boulders and scattered them in a dense forest. This sea of rocks, which impresses with its striking rock formations, is located amidst wild vegetation......The campsite at Wairere Boulders offers you a quiet and secluded oasis where you can switch off from everyday life and connect with the surrounding nature. The clear night skies are ideal for star photography – you can observe the Milky Way and impressive star trails as there is no light pollution.....For us, the trip to the Wairere Boulders was like a liberation. We had been ill for a long time before and had been able to do little since our recovery. Although we were already on the Bay of Islands in Russell, but the Wairere Boulders and the Loop Walk we did there were the first real activity after the disease.
It was all the more wonderful for us to see the truly haunting nature at the Wairere Boulders. Of course, the huge stones and rocks were impressive in themselves. But it was also great to be able to wander between them. Passages and bridges have made it possible to walk through the heart of this environment." Read their Blog post here: https://glimpse-of-freedom.de/wairere-boulders-neuseeland/ click for English option top right. Photo by Glimpse of Freedom

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